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The Property Institute certainly didn’t disappoint at yesterday’s Annual Seminar.

There were some fantastic speakers throughout the day, but it was particularly encouraging to hear from Lord Andy Roe with an update from the Building Safety Regulator. Hearing a genuine willingness to work collaboratively with us as a profession was truly refreshing.

There were also some really insightful discussions around the service charge index, especially from Julian Davies, who spoke about the importance of considering long-term planned maintenance at developer stage to help ensure service charge provisions are accurate from the very beginning. A really important conversation for the future of our sector.

Thank you again to The Property Institute for putting together such a valuable event.

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JMJ Asset Management Director Jodie Fraser Shortlisted for Two National ACE Awards https://www.newsontheblock.com/news-opinion/jmj-asset-management-director-jodie-fraser-shortlisted-for-two-national-ace-awards

After reading a recent article featuring Matthew Pennycook, we wanted to reflect on what is actually being proposed in relation to leasehold reform, and what this means in practice.

The government has been clear in its intention to move away from the leasehold system over time, with commonhold expected to become the standard model for new developments.

Alongside this, proposals include capping ground rents, banning new leasehold flats, making enfranchisement easier and improving transparency around service charges.

These are meaningful changes and, for many leaseholders, will feel like progress in areas that have needed attention for some time.

However, the practical reality is that this is a long-term transition rather than an immediate change. There are millions of existing leasehold properties, all governed by individual leases and legal structures that cannot simply be replaced overnight. The government has acknowledged the complexity involved, particularly when considering lending, valuation and the wider housing market.

For those living in and managing leasehold buildings today, the current system still applies. Service charges still need to be set and collected, compliance requirements remain, and directors still need support in making informed decisions about their buildings.

What this creates is a period where expectations are shifting, but responsibilities are not.

For us at JMJ Asset Management, the focus remains on providing clear, practical guidance and managing buildings in a way that makes sense to the people living in them. Regardless of how the system evolves, that part does not change.

We’re really pleased to share that our Managing Director Jodie Fraser has been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s ACE Awards by The Property Institute :

✨Wellbeing Champion (Individual)
✨Legendary Leadership

In a sector that often focuses on buildings, compliance, and legislation, it’s easy to overlook the people behind it all. This recognition reflects something we care deeply about at JMJ – that good property management is not just about processes and performance, but about people.

Whether that’s supporting residents through difficult situations, or recognising the pressures that property professionals face day to day, wellbeing and leadership go hand in hand.

This shortlist is a proud moment for Jodie, and for us as a business, but it also represents the wider conversations happening across the industry about doing things better.

Congratulations to all of the other finalists. We’re looking forward to the awards in June.

NEW ARTICLE

A resident board is set up with the best intentions.

People care about their building and they want to be involved. They give up their time to try and make things better.

But over time, things can change and decisions take longer, making communication strained.

Differences of opinion start to feel more personal than practical and gradually, the board stops working as it should.

The reality is, resident directors are not expected to be experts. They are volunteers navigating something that is complex, regulated, and often emotionally charged.

When it works, it creates a well-run, well-maintained building.

When it doesn’t, it can impact everyone living there.

At JMJ Asset Management, we spend a lot of time supporting boards through these situations. Not by taking over, but by helping bring structure, clarity, and direction back into the process.

We have written a new blog to talk through why this happens and, importantly, what can be done to move things forward.

Because even when things feel difficult, there is always a way through with the right support.

You can read the full blog here:

https://jmj-am.co.uk/when-a-resident-board-stops-working-what-to-do-next/

Thank you to Total Bristol for featuring one of our articles

Buying the Freehold of a leasehold property – what you need to know Owning the freehold of your property is often seen as the ultimate goal for leaseholders. It means greater control over how your building is managed, what you spend, and how decisions are made. But it’s worth understanding what that really means in practice, because in most cases, you don’t own ...

OUR LATEST ARTICLE IS OUT NOW

Differing opinions on a resident board are completely normal.

In fact, they can lead to better decisions when handled in the right way.

But when conversations become difficult, or decisions start to stall, it can feel challenging for everyone involved.

In our latest blog, we explore how RMC and RTM Directors can manage differing views constructively, without things becoming personal or unproductive.

We cover:
✨how to bring conversations back to a shared purpose
✨why focusing on facts helps move discussions forward
✨how to keep communication respectful and balanced
✨when to step back and seek professional support

Because strong boards aren’t the ones that always agree. They’re the ones that know how to work through differences in a structured and thoughtful way.

You can read the full article here: https://jmj-am.co.uk/managing-differing-opinions-resident-board/

Who is responsible? Understanding ownership in communal living

Our contribution to Flat Living magazine written by our MD Jodie Fraser can be found on page 18

https://flat-living-mag.foleon.com/flm/april-2026-flat-living-magazine/ownership-in-communal-living

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Our Property Management Insights library is full of practical, straight-talking articles designed to help leaseholders, RMC and RTM directors better understand what’s really going on in block management.

No jargon or over complication. Just clear, honest guidance on the things that matter.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing these articles one by one. The aim is to make things feel a bit more understandable, and a lot less overwhelming.

If there’s a topic you’d like us to cover, just let us know.

https://jmj-am.co.uk/property-management-insights/

FREE RESOURCE GUIDE

Anti-social behaviour is one of those things we talk about a lot in block management, but often without real clarity on what can actually be done.

At JMJ, we’ve created a free resource guide to help both leaseholders and directors better understand it.

What it is, what it isn’t, and importantly, what realistic steps can be taken.

Anti-social behaviour isn’t always straightforward. It can range from noise and nuisance through to harassment or intimidation, and the way it’s handled often involves multiple parties including managing agents, local authorities and the police.

This guide is about cutting through that confusion.

Clear, practical, and grounded in real-life scenarios we see every day.

If you’re dealing with a situation in your block, or just want to better understand how these issues are managed, it’s well worth a read:

https://jmj-am.co.uk/antisocial-behaviour-in-blocks-guide/